US Bridges

SR 18 over Over CSX RR

Fair

Medina County, Ohio · 4.20 Miles East of SR83 · Structure no. 5200660

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,748
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Over CSX RR in Medina County, Ohio. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 87 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,748 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,366 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesOver CSX RR
Location4.20 Miles East of SR83
RouteState Highway 18
CountyMedina County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1674, -81.94225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,748 (2015)
Projected traffic9,366 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 18 over Over CSX RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Over CSX RR carry?

About 6,748 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Over CSX RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.